What Exactly is Coaching and Why do I Need/Want it?
Coaching is a word that is widely used these days.
f you are starting a business you might want a business coach. They will guide, advise and direct you in how to build and run a business. I see that more as a consultant. There is a specific task to be accomplished.
Mentoring is not coaching, you have chosen someone to learn from them what they have learned and hopefully you will miss a few pitfalls.
Counseling is not coaching, this is where you get to the bottom of disfunction, disorders and problems. It is VERY useful and some of my clients do coaching and counseling at the same time.
This is how I coach
It is all about you and your agenda. You may have a specific goal to achieve, or maybe you still don't know what you want to be when you grow up. I believe we all have a purpose and it is very easy to miss it. My job is to listen and ask questions to help you get to what you really know in your heart. We make a plan to get where you want to go and we modify it along the way as you need.
Testimonials
I would recommend working with Laurie, she has great insight, strength and actually cares about others. She is trustworthy, asks the tough questions and listens, not to just give an answer but to really understand.
I worked with Laurie for several months to work through some personal issues. I learned a lot about myself and how to handle what life throws at you. I finally understood it was okay to say no, I tend to take on a lot. When someone makes promises to watch their actions. Not to internalize and become frustrated when I knew that the promise was empty, just to wait for the actions. The actions would always confirm what I knew. It was the most freeing realization to learn to trust my instincts and to stand on my own. She reminded me I had excellent instincts to be able to read people and I knew if they were telling me the truth. She encouraged, helped me to better understand why I was so frustrated with my situation at the time and she helped me believe in and to trust in myself again. I am a more centered person because of working with Laurie, she truly is a great resource and a coach you want in your corner.
Julie G.
If you are ready to make a change but don’t know how to get started Laurie is the perfect person to help you out. She offers the perfect amount of support, encouragement and spiritual guidance in a totally non-judgmental, safe environment to help you do the work needed so that you can make forward progress toward your goals. I can personally recommend Laurie as a life coach who actually walks the walk instead of just talking the talk.
BE
f you are starting a business you might want a business coach. They will guide, advise and direct you in how to build and run a business. I see that more as a consultant. There is a specific task to be accomplished.
Mentoring is not coaching, you have chosen someone to learn from them what they have learned and hopefully you will miss a few pitfalls.
Counseling is not coaching, this is where you get to the bottom of disfunction, disorders and problems. It is VERY useful and some of my clients do coaching and counseling at the same time.
This is how I coach
It is all about you and your agenda. You may have a specific goal to achieve, or maybe you still don't know what you want to be when you grow up. I believe we all have a purpose and it is very easy to miss it. My job is to listen and ask questions to help you get to what you really know in your heart. We make a plan to get where you want to go and we modify it along the way as you need.
Testimonials
I would recommend working with Laurie, she has great insight, strength and actually cares about others. She is trustworthy, asks the tough questions and listens, not to just give an answer but to really understand.
I worked with Laurie for several months to work through some personal issues. I learned a lot about myself and how to handle what life throws at you. I finally understood it was okay to say no, I tend to take on a lot. When someone makes promises to watch their actions. Not to internalize and become frustrated when I knew that the promise was empty, just to wait for the actions. The actions would always confirm what I knew. It was the most freeing realization to learn to trust my instincts and to stand on my own. She reminded me I had excellent instincts to be able to read people and I knew if they were telling me the truth. She encouraged, helped me to better understand why I was so frustrated with my situation at the time and she helped me believe in and to trust in myself again. I am a more centered person because of working with Laurie, she truly is a great resource and a coach you want in your corner.
Julie G.
If you are ready to make a change but don’t know how to get started Laurie is the perfect person to help you out. She offers the perfect amount of support, encouragement and spiritual guidance in a totally non-judgmental, safe environment to help you do the work needed so that you can make forward progress toward your goals. I can personally recommend Laurie as a life coach who actually walks the walk instead of just talking the talk.
BE